Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

A Friend Who Sticks Closer

Dec 20, 2023

05:52

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Reflect on the need for a new affection for Jesus Christ during Christmas. Explore the significance of a Christmas card with a verse from Proverbs, bringing comfort and dispelling loneliness.

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Recognizing the expulsive power of a new affection for Jesus Christ can help combat loneliness and personal burdens during the Christmas season.

Jesus is the friend who brings comfort and dispels loneliness, no matter the circumstances during Christmas.

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The expulsive power of a new affection for Jesus Christ

In this podcast episode, the speaker reflects on the biblical principle of needing the expulsive power of a new affection for Jesus Christ, particularly during the Christmas season. The speaker highlights how this principle applies to people experiencing loneliness or carrying personal burdens during this time. They emphasize that our need for a new affection for Jesus can only be fulfilled by Him through His Holy Spirit.

Finding a New Affection for Jesus Christ

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A Friend Who Sticks Closer: Finding Comfort and Dispelling Loneliness

3min

In spite of all its buzzing activity, Christmas can be one of the loneliest times of the year for some of us. Today, Sinclair Ferguson recalls a touching memory that conveys the nearness of Christ to His people.

Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/a-friend-who-sticks-closer

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